Best Restaurants on the Bentonville Square (Downtown Bentonville)
Where to eat on the Bentonville Square and downtown: chef-driven dinners, patios, coffee, tacos and drinks — all walkable. Local picks with menus, hours and reviews.
The Bentonville Square is the heart of the town’s food scene, and you can eat incredibly well without moving your car. From chef-driven dinners to patios, coffee, and late drinks, here are the best restaurants on and around the downtown Bentonville Square. Tap any name for the menu, hours, and reviews.
Preacher’s Son
Set inside a beautifully restored church just off the square, Preacher’s Son is one of Bentonville’s signature fine-dining rooms, with a seasonal menu and a stunning space. This is the special-occasion pick.
The Hive at 21c
The Hive is the chef-driven restaurant inside the 21c Museum Hotel, blending refined Ozark cooking with the hotel’s contemporary art. Great for a memorable dinner or a stylish drink at the bar.
Tusk & Trotter
Tusk & Trotter serves elevated American comfort food right on the square. It’s a local favorite for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch, with a relaxed, welcoming vibe.
Oven & Tap
Oven & Tap is the go-to for wood-fired pizzas, shareable plates, and a great patio scene. Easygoing, social, and always busy for a reason.
Table Mesa Bistro
Table Mesa Bistro brings colorful modern Latin cuisine to the square, plus one of the better cocktail and margarita lists downtown. Fun for groups and date night.
Tavola Trattoria
Just off the square, Tavola Trattoria does modern Italian with house-made pastas and a warm dining room — an easy pick when you’re craving Italian.
Coffee & a bite
Fuel up at Onyx Coffee Lab, the nationally known roaster with its flagship downtown, or settle in at Bar Cleeta for coffee by day and wine by night.
Tacos & margaritas
For casual eats on the square, Azul Tequila handles Tex-Mex and margaritas, and Bentonville Taco & Tamale Co. does “Ark-Mex” tacos and house-made tamales.
Explore the whole square
This is just a starting point. New spots open downtown all the time — see what’s new in our post on new restaurants on the Bentonville Square, browse every restaurant in Bentonville, AR, or check our pick of the best restaurants in Bentonville overall.
FAQ
What are the best restaurants on the Bentonville Square?
Top walkable picks include Preacher’s Son, The Hive at 21c, Tusk & Trotter, Oven & Tap, Table Mesa Bistro, and Tavola Trattoria, plus Onyx Coffee Lab for coffee and Azul Tequila for tacos and margaritas.
Is downtown Bentonville walkable for dinner and drinks?
Yes — most of the best restaurants, coffee shops, and bars are within a few blocks of the square, so it’s easy to grab dinner, dessert, and drinks all on foot.
